Ferrari Disqualified BUT Lawson Gets the Boot? | China GP Review

Episode Description:

In this action-packed episode of the Blatantly Biased Racing Podcast, Jason Hassett and The Casual F1 Fan unpack the drama-filled 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, held on March 23 at the Shanghai International Circuit. From McLaren’s dominance to Ferrari’s disqualification disaster and the swirling rumors around Liam Lawson’s Red Bull future, the second race of the Formula 1 season delivered shocks, surprises, and plenty of talking points.

McLaren’s Shanghai Sweep

Oscar Piastri bounced back from his Australian woes to claim his first victory of 2025, leading teammate Lando Norris to a McLaren 1-2 finish. With Norris holding an eight-point championship lead over Max Verstappen, the hosts dive into McLaren’s relentless form and debate whether the papaya squad has already seized control of the season.

Verstappen Holds Firm, Lawson Falters

Max Verstappen salvaged a fourth-place finish for Red Bull, but all eyes were on teammate Liam Lawson, whose torrid start continued with a last-place qualifying and a slog to 12th—elevated only by others’ disqualifications. With reports of an emergency Red Bull meeting and speculation of a swap with Racing Bulls’ Yuki Tsunoda for Japan, Jason and The Casual F1 Fan dissect Lawson’s struggles and what’s next for Red Bull’s second seat.

Ferrari’s Nightmare Weekend

Lewis Hamilton’s sprint win offered hope, but the grand prix turned sour as both he and Charles Leclerc were disqualified for technical breaches—excessive skid block wear and an underweight car, respectively. The hosts analyze Ferrari’s rollercoaster weekend and question if Hamilton’s dream of an eighth title is already slipping away.

Mercedes Keeps Momentum

George Russell grabbed third to keep Mercedes on the podium, while Andrea Kimi Antonelli battled to seventh, proving his debut wasn’t a fluke. Jason and The Casual F1 Fan explore whether Mercedes can challenge McLaren’s supremacy with their rookie-veteran combo.

Tsunoda Shines, Midfield Heats Up

Yuki Tsunoda’s sixth-place sprint finish and strong grand prix pace at Racing Bulls have fueled rumors of a Red Bull promotion, while Alex Albon and Williams slipped to ninth after their Australian high. The hosts break down the midfield pecking order and spotlight Haas’s unexpected resurgence.

Disqualifications and Rookie Redemption

Pierre Gasly joined Hamilton and Leclerc in the DQ club, shaking up the results. Meanwhile, rookies like Isack Hadjar showed promise despite early setbacks. Jason and The Casual F1 Fan assess who’s adapting—and who’s cracking—under F1’s relentless pressure.

From Shanghai’s technical twists to Red Bull’s driver dilemma, join Jason and The Casual F1 Fan as they deliver their blatantly biased takes on the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix. They’ll crown the weekend’s heroes, roast the flops, and predict how Lawson’s fate and McLaren’s charge will shape the championship fight.

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